xo,
Sabrina London
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Beige, Nude, Blush Collection
Tonight is an auction night! Grab your carpal tunnel medicine and Beatle CDs because it's going to be a good one.
Tomorrow we'll be listing our Beige, Nude, Blush collection - a romantic series of vintage dresses in the most irresistible palette. The Spring-Summer 2011 runways are all over this trend, but I'm a big cohort because these colors look STUNNING on virtually everyone.
Our latest collection will include midi to maxi dresses, skirts, lots of crocheted lace, Gunne Saxe inspired blouses, and blush to mocha tones. You haven't seen the '70s revival quite like this before, and as always, every piece has been hand-selected by me.
Excited? So am I!
Also, if you're an Alameda Addict, be sure to check out our new DOMAIN! That's right, we are now centrally located at www.alamedavintage.net . Bookmark the page and be sure to check back.
xo,
Sabrina London
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Tattoo Idea
I'm thinking about getting this tattooed on my inner bicept. It's my favorite quote from "Peter Pan" and I think it's magical. When Peter says it, it's in the context of a being child who can never grow up, which makes it kind of bittersweet. I've always loved this quote. It's one of those lines that wells my eyes upon hearing it, and fills me with wonder and sheer optimism. What a great adventure, living is.This would be my first tattoo so I'm still meditating on it. When committing to a lifetime of body art, it's important to know how far you're willing to take it, color vs. black and white, etc. My main rule of thumb is that any tattoo I get should be meaningful to me. That doesn't mean a bunch of memorial ink (Christ, I don't need to think about death every time I take a shower). But it should be special. Introspective. And beautiful.
I'll keep you posted. I'm going to find out what they charge at LA Ink because it's a stone toss from my house. If it's silly TV money, I'll probably just go to a street shop on Sunset. There's a dozen on our block.
xo,
Sabrina
Saturday, April 16, 2011
The Nude Pump
I grew up with a mother who never wore jewelry, make-up, hats, scarves, or high-heeled shoes. My mother wore belts. Nothing waist-cinching or decorative, mind you. But perfectly perfunctory hold-up-your-pants belts. As a result, from childhood forward, I never understood the point of accessories. I explored a shoe curiosity in college, that resulted in two racks of assorted kicks. But I mostly wore the same ballerina flats everyday, and I'm pretty certain I threw out a pair of Dior strappy heels without wearing them once. Pretty brutal.
Time flies, people change, neuroses wither.
These days, my respect and adoration for accessories is no secret. So when I discovered the PERFECT pair of blush tone Steve Madden pumps (pictured above), you can bet your sweet bottom I promptly cancelled dinner reservations and proceeded to swoon by the Nordstrom mirror (my husband might have been irritated by this).
They reminded me so much of the Christian Louboutin "Lady Daf" Mary Janes, currently for sale/sold out at Saks Fifth Avenue for $995.
I got an incredible deal at Nordstrom Rack in Burbank. They were only $50 (down from $100). Admittedly, I am struggling with whether or not I should cut off the Mary Jane strap (like above). There's something so classic about a basic nude pump. It's such a sophisticated shoe.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Shake It Up
One of the fastest ways to quirk up your kitchen table is by adding a pair of vintage salt and pepper shakers. They're cute, colorful, and make a truly unique centerpiece for very little investment (every set here is under $25!). My husband and I are renovating our Hollywood apartment, and this is high on my to-do list. While you could easily find ceramic salt and pepper shakers at Ross or Urban Outfitters, I highly recommend searching on Etsy. There are some adorable sets in pristine condition. Even the older ones with chipped paint add a lot of character to the table. Here are some of my favorite finds.
Holy cow! While I cannot condone this last pair, I would be remiss not to share them. Racist salt and pepper shakers! Even in the '50s, I'm not sure who owned these. They seem wildly offensive to black people, and I can't imagine the Norman Rockwell family using them either. I suppose today they might find a happy home in some "ironic" hipster's apartment.
Holy cow! While I cannot condone this last pair, I would be remiss not to share them. Racist salt and pepper shakers! Even in the '50s, I'm not sure who owned these. They seem wildly offensive to black people, and I can't imagine the Norman Rockwell family using them either. I suppose today they might find a happy home in some "ironic" hipster's apartment.xo,
Sabrina London
Victorian Boheme
I bought this vintage cameo necklace to reward myself for working like a fiend this week. I'm so excited to get it. My last gift-to-self ended up being a bust - the 1930's black velvet dress came this week, and it was far fancier than I anticipated. I'd hoped I could belt it and wear it out, but the materials are very "cocktail" and it even has a dramatic hemline I didn't notice before. Bummer. I suppose I will probably list it next week for those of you looking for a special event dress.
On the other hand, here is a dress I most certainly require to exist. I'm just mad about it. It's so Sabrina, and I don't use the third person lightly.
I'll make you a deal. You can bid on anything else in the store you like, but don't bid on this dress. You don't cross me.
xo,
Sabrina London
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
to bid on shit on eBay."Tuesday, April 12, 2011
"Network" (1976)
"Can you believe how prescient this movie is?" my husband asked, as we watched the 1976 classic "Network."
"I know. Faye Dunaway is so in style right now."
Okay, so I have what some may call a "bad" habit of getting distracted by the vintage clothes when we watch old movies. But yesterday while watching "Network," it was impossible NOT to notice how glamorously chic Faye looked in her camel-colored wardrobe. I swear, every scene introduced a new silk blouse with poet sleeves and built-in ascot. She wore blouson tops with high-waisted skirts or pants, all in this earthy '70s palette that's so warm and inviting.
By the time she strutted down the street in a tweed and fur coat, I had to pause the movie. It was too... good. With all this style inspiration coursing through my veins, I turned to Tin Roof Vintage, one of my favorite and most reliably chic haunts. Their collection brought out the best of Faye with a modern twist.
xo,
Sabrina London
Monday, April 11, 2011
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Friday, April 8, 2011
White Lace, Sheer Dresses
I received an email from Urban Outfitters, inviting me to "wear Spring's first glimmer of light with '70s bohemian needlepoint lace, embroidered mesh and antiqued patterns in shades of white and ivory." They call this trend Mulholland Rose. When I clicked the link, I was amazed to find many variations of dresses in our store right now.
All bias aside, I found our stuff much cuter. ;)
xo,
Sabrina London
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